Zwolle Hawks (Zwolle, LA) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Hicks Pirates (Leesville, LA), 66-59 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Zwolle upgrades its record to 14-1 on the campaign. The Hawks travel to Ebarb (Noble, LA) to play the Rebels in a non-league bout on Monday, December 18. The Rebels come into the bout with a record of 4-2. Ebarb won 62-52 in their recent non-league bout against Leesville (Leesville, LA)

Next up, the Pirates play the Glenmora Wildcats (Glenmora, LA) in a non-league bout, on Monday, December 18. Hicks will attempt to upgrade on its 7-6 season record. The Wildcats come into the bout with a 6-6 record after their 59-43 non-league win over Evans (Evans, LA).